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- Is Life Coaching for teenagers? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Nigel LewisI was recently asked to introduce a group of teenagers to what Life Coaching is about and after my first session was given feedback from some straight talking young people that my talk and chalk approach was boring. So I went away and revised my presentation. I eventually came up with the theme ...
Views: 2658(1 vote) - Life Change: It’s Happening All the Time - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Willie HortonThe vast majority of people with whom I work talk about life change, as if it was something to be desired, something out of the ordinary, something that only happens when we arrive at major crossroads in our otherwise mundane lives. How little we know about the reality of life! Viewed in its ...
Views: 1868(1 vote) - Who Do You Claim To Be? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Albert GaroliMost often, people identify with their occupation and respond to the question “who am I?” with titles such as a doctor, a referee, a cook, or whatever they do most throughout the day. It is important to understand that this is not who we are but what we do, yet most of us are unable to provide ...
Views: 1626(6 votes) - Life Lessons: Recognition - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Willie HortonWe all have the ability to recognize – someone we already know, a difficult situation when we see one, an opportunity that’s staring us in the face or a problem that needs our attention. However, our psychological ability to recognise is just as much a curse as it is a blessing. We take in raw ...
Views: 1681(21 votes) - What Is Your Life Blueprint? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Dorothy NeddermeyerYour Life Blueprint is programmed and indoctrinated into your mind in the first five years of your life. The experiences you have with your parents, siblings, extended family, church, school, neighbors and community sets the stage for your future relationships—friends, co-workers, husband/wife, ...
Views: 2937(2 votes) - How to Help a Friend Heal - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Carole HodgesWhen it comes to healing, science and spiritual belief agree. What you believe and how you view your place in this world impact your health in both positive and negative ways. You have a big role in healing yourself and in supporting your friends or family with serious illness. Here are some ...
Views: 2153(1 vote) - You Always Have a Choice - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Gail Barker"The Choice is Yours." The previous statement is one that is so often forgotten, especially when it comes to the business of living life. In the midst of the daily grind that most people move through, with the competing demands of work schedules, family commitments, personal needs and perceived ...
Views: 1830 - Kindness Is The Most Important Thing! - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Father TimeMore important than work, money, careers, success, or anything...is KINDNESS! Being kind to others; your family, your friends, even total strangers, is the most important thing in this life! What do YOU think of a person who makes tons of money, and is successful by the world's standards, ...
Views: 7188(8 votes) - Laughter is Still the Best Medicine (and its free)! - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Hal PriceRICHARD PRYOR SAVED MY LIFE By the year 2000, I had it all…great kids, a 21 year marriage, a 7,000+ square foot home, a “sweet” new BMW, my own thriving business, a growing 401K, healthy parents and a strong and balanced financial portfolio. I had a great business pedigree as a sports ...
Views: 1281 - The Law of Attraction: What’s Best for You - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Willie HortonA lot has been written and spoken about the “Law of Attraction” – some of it pure nonsense – like the quote on Larry King Live that similar energies repel (an old wives’ tale of like attracting like) – some of it more closely related to the truth of the laws of quantum physics that state without ...
Views: 1598(3 votes) - 10 Ways to Save Money Without Sacrificing Your Lifestyle - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Serena CarcasoleDoes frugality bring to mind a picture of a Depression-era family living off leftovers and hand-me-downs? Before you roll your eyes at the idea, consider this -you can have your cake and eat it too! Yes, you can save hundreds and possibly even thousands of dollars every year without much ...
Views: 2074(4 votes) - Honoring Relationships in Alignment with Who We Are - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Marie KirklandThe month of February reminds me of family, history and most of all love. Like most of you, I recognize and honor love each and every day but there is something very special about the collective consciousness that allows you to take a deeper look at how love shows up. What a wonderful time to ...
Views: 1436 - People Skills vs. Knowledge - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Doug StaneartPeople Skills Win Over Knowledge Research proves Mom right! By Connie Timpson/Keynote Speaker/Instructor/The Leader’s Institute As a journalist I got to do a lot of really cool things, like ripping a hole in the clouds with the The Blue Angels. It was easy to talk about “tearing across the ...
Views: 891 - How Can Our Body Language Give Us Away and make Us Potential Victims? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from GARTH DELIKAN55% of any message we give out is “unconscious” and we are constantly giving out these signals on a regular and daily basis and other people are “reading” our body language all the time. Think about it. How many times do you make a judgement on someone you’ve just met, whether it be positive ...
Views: 1648(1 vote) - The Manipulator - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Kathy Thompson"The Manipulator" What is a manipulator? They are very aware of the situation, everyone, and everything that’s going on. They watch and listen who comes and goes, and know when to act and react. They know how to change the situation. They use people, right? Is being a ...
Views: 1658(1 vote) - Three Big Horoscope Whistles, or Personality Typing - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Joseph RengersThree Big Horoscope Whistles,or Personality Typing There are three big horoscope whistles that help create a quick personality picture. Most people have heard of their sun sign, and yes the Sun sign can help create an idea of personality type. But at best it represents only one third of an ...
Views: 1079(1 vote) - Adults Must Set Example Against Childhood Obesity - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from David PaulsonWith so many of our children overweight and many already diabetic, I think every one in America will be in favor of Michelle Obama’s campaign against childhood obesity. Taking on such a huge problem is going to require a lot more than praise. It will require more than healthy choices, limited ...
Views: 1226(3 votes) - How to Build Self Confidence - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Willie HortonIn conversation with a journalist a few days back, I was asked what tricks I knew that would help build self confidence – he said that he had been discussing this with a number of other people, in preparation for an article he was writing on the subject. I suggested to him that self-confidence ...
Views: 1566 - Every time I Pick Up the Newspapers or Turn On the TV it Seems That Someone Else Has Been Attacked - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from GARTH DELIKANThe best way to cut the risk of attack is by taking sensible precautions as part of your everyday lifestyle.. My Awareness workshops ingrain these precautions and give you the self confidence to protect yourselves, and also work incredibly effectively within the corporate world as team ...
Views: 1387(1 vote) - Are You Simply Too Lazy to Live Your Dream? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Willie HortonAs a once senior banker, I know all about inertia. Studies from various parts of the world show that the majority of bank customers are unhappy with the levels of service they receive. In addition, many bank customers are aware that, at various times in their “relationship” with their bank, they ...
Views: 3795(4 votes) - Do you Focus on the Light Bulb or the Light? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Nigel CoatesWhen writing of spiritual development, it helps to find simple analogies to give perspective to deeper esoteric principals. With that in mind, I ask you to please consider the humble light bulb. In essence there are two forms working together. The physical structure that gives it a real ...
Views: 2056(2 votes) - Overcoming Adversity - 5 Steps to Turn Your Adversity Into Positivity - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Alicia IsaacsFrom time to time, we all face some kind of a challenge which may make us wonder if we'll ever come through it. You can begin overcoming adversity and turn your adversity into positivity if you choose to look at your situation from a positive angle. 1) Decide and choose your desired ...
Views: 1167(2 votes) - Pain is Temporary - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Jamie KleinPain is only temporary. Sometimes it’s necessary to allow yourself to cry and feel the pain you’ve been running from. After all, you’re still feeling it on the surface. It’s like a cut, you have to go through the temporary pain of cleaning it properly so that it can heal. Yes, there may be a ...
Views: 809 - “My Drill Sergeant Wears Skate Shoes” Transition Tip for the Day – Listen To Your Kids; You Could Learn a Thing or Two - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Patricia ClappI have to admit, being a mom to a teenage son has its challenges. I cannot for the life of me figure out how he can function in his room that is filled with technology and dirty socks. With the buzzes of texts, the bam bam of the XBox games, and the other random noises I hear from time to time, ...
Views: 2458(5 votes) - Forget About the Recession: How to Succeed - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Willie HortonMany people are struggling at present – many have lost their jobs and many who still have jobs have taken a cut in their take home pay. Many small businesses are struggling, unable to access necessary credit from unwilling bankers – and some are going to the wall. But, also, many who are in ...
Views: 1736(5 votes) - 10 Ways to De-Clogging the Mind - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Dr. Deana MurphyLet's Talk As I was sitting here quiet in meditation this morning there were so many things running through my mind. It is virtually impossible to focus that way. Today I am determined to de-clog my mind that I may hear and know clearly the directions I must take for my life, family, home, ...
Views: 2297(5 votes) - Bea On Bereavement - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Beatrice Toney BaileyThroughout my entire life, I have always enjoyed creative writing and public speaking. As a species, I believe that we write because we have a need to tell our stories and connect with people. During 2005-2006, I began writing my book, “Farewell, My Friend”, which chronicles the illness and ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - The Importance Of Planning: It Is Not A Question Of If, It Is Always A Question Of When - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Beatrice Toney BaileyOften, I have been asked why I wrote my book, Farewell, My Friend (FMF), so I have decided to tell you. My husband’s battle with lung cancer was an arduous journey for both Rick and I. It is a journey that many other caretakers have or will have to take during their lifetime. FMF is ...
Views: 1835 - How to be Wealthy - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Willie HortonNormal people are obsessed with money and ways and means of getting their greedy little hands on it. The vast majority of self-help websites focus on making money, trebling your income, achieving financial freedom, becoming “wildly wealthy – fast”. They simply feed the normal frenzy for more ...
Views: 1746(4 votes) - 5 Premises That Shape Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Carol Harris-FikeFive Premises that Shape Your Life © 2010 By Carol Harris-Fike, NCOC, ACC Carol Harris-Fike supports clients who desire to explore where they are and where they are going in their lives. These are people who may feel just slightly “off track” with the life they dreamed they would live. With ...
Views: 2322(3 votes) - The Process of Decision Making - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Kate IrwinAt one time or another, we have all had that niggling feeling that something needs to be done, but are then unsure how to do it. You know you have to act, but how? To answer this, we need to consider the process of decision making humans’ use, which tend to fall in to two distinct categories. ...
Views: 1469 - Focus Your Mind: Real Self Help - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Willie HortonDid you leave your house naked this morning? Of course you didn’t. Isn’t it bizarre that everyone has no problem preparing themselves physically for the day ahead whilst almost no one bothers to mentally prepare – and being mentally prepared is far more important because the quality of your ...
Views: 4267(3 votes) - Yoga Helps Us Embrace The Moment - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Donna DavidgeEMBRACE THE MOMENT We may have all heard this before: “Embrace the moment” but what exactly does that mean to you today? For many people embracing the moment in the current climate is something that seems impossible. It seemed easier when they had a job, thought they had their ...
Views: 1196 - Black History Month - Nelson Mandela, How Do You Embrace Freedom? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Alicia IsaacsYou've probably heard the term, 'embrace freedom'. But how do you truly do that? First of all, in order for you to embrace freedom you must first believe that you are free. Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years. How do you suppose he maintained his sanity for such a long time and rose to ...
Views: 1557 - Born for a Purpose: How to Determine your Purpose - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Alicia IsaacsWe've all at one point or another asked, "Why am I here? What's my purpose?" But how exactly do you determine your purpose? Everyone of us came to planet earth for a purpose. You were designed and structured to add value to the earth in the space and time you are here. You may say, "I have ...
Views: 1166 - Sometimes We Are Called to Become "Instant Angels" - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Hal PriceOne year ago this week, as the President of my local Homeowners Association, I received a note from an irate neighbor asking me to take some action on a covenant violation in the neighborhood. I stopped by the home of the reported violation to speak to the home owner, and then briefly went by ...
Views: 1336(4 votes) - Expectations....what are you asking for? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Maria PortasSo it was New Year’s Eve, and family and friends together sharing what they wanted for 2010. So round the table we went, and I was very surprised to hear what people were asking for. It started with “In 2010 I would like to handle all the pressures thrown at me and cope better than I did in ...
Views: 1465(1 vote) - The Best Learning Happens Outside Your Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Delores MasonWho doesn’t like comfort? It’s…well…comfortable. And comfort certainly has its good points: safety, security, familiarity, no surprises. That’s the best place to be when you need time to recover or recharge or take a break from whatever fastballs life keeps throwing your way. When you’re ...
Views: 2658(1 vote) - Do What You Love. Love What You Do. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Nancy LinDo What You Love. Love What You Do. I once asked a friend who has a successful career about his secrets to career advancement. The first thing he said was "Love what you do." It may sound corny but he could not be more right. Think back at a time when you were doing something you were ...
Views: 955(1 vote) - Bad Hair Day... - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Jordan MolotskyHaving a bad day OR ever had one? Ok…I know…rhetorical question…but I’m here to tell you that you ABSOLUTELY can turn any potential bad day into a GOOD DAY by making a few mental tweaks. Think about “one of those days” where nothing seems to go your way. It usually starts off with one bad ...
Views: 819(1 vote) - What I REALLY Learned in College Part 2 - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Jordan Molotsky2) What I learned in 4 years of college impacted me more than words could ever describe…but here goes… - I’ll start out with the most basic thing that anyone who has attended ANY SCHOOL can relate to…CLASS!! What I found with many of the classes I took WASN’T that most of the things that ...
Views: 2019(3 votes) - What I REALLY Learned in College Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Jordan MolotskyAlthough my degree didn’t give me what a majority of the population deem “the typical post-collegiate path,” I don’t regret going to college ONE SINGLE BIT for 2 reasons: 1) I DON’T HAVE REGRETS!! I believe that everything that happens to you in your life, good or bad, should be viewed as a ...
Views: 807(3 votes) - “Got A CRAZY IDEA...It Just Might Work!!” - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Jordan MolotskyYou’ve felt this phenomenon before, right?? You’ve had a BRILLIANT idea that just popped into your head…and you did one of 3 things: 1) Completely ignored it because you subconsciously dismissed it as something you weren’t capable of doing. OR 2) You immediately TOLD SOMEONE ELSE your ...
Views: 862(1 vote) - We Don't Solve Our Problems, We Outgrow Them - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Mike RobbinsI was recently reminded of a great quote from psychologist Carl Jung, he said, “We don’t solve our problems, we outgrow them.” As I’ve been thinking about this the past few days, I realize how often my attention is actually on solving my problems, instead of outgrowing them. No wonder the ones ...
Views: 1978(2 votes) - 13 Essential Skills for Self Protection Beyond Punching and Kicking - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Adam UnionDeveloping fight skills is the crudest pursuit of the martial arts. That is just one area of the entire spectrum of 'Low Tech Combat'. There are many other, much more beneficial attributes a serious martial artist needs to develop. The following 13 things a martial artist needs to know are ...
Views: 1780(5 votes) - “Why Is This Happening To Me?” - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Lynn MooreWhatever your age right now, if you can read this, you have a past that you can recall. Just take a few moments now and think about your past. How would you describe it? Easy, tough, slow, fast, full, mostly happy, very sad, busy, regretful, joyful, etc. etc. How you see your past actually ...
Views: 1087(1 vote) - Magic Words to make the world a better place - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Jaco BeukesWe live in a time where the general attitude is: “each one for him or herself!” Yet, if you take the time to think about all the people in your life, you will realise that there are many who do not live by this philosophy. People who go out of their way to help, support and encourage others. ...
Views: 1094 - Brilliant Life, Brilliant You! - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Natasha AbudarhamIt doesn’t matter why you aren’t living a Brilliant Life in this very moment, the underlying cause is always same. It all starts with YOU. You are a Powerhouse; you are yet to discover how to use it to your advantage. This is the very reason you face some form of challenge. Living a ...
Views: 2106 - Freedom Is - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Samantha JohnsonNon-attachment is your invitation to soar in complete freedom. Attachment to outer things is not the only attachment we have in our lives. There is a subtler, equally powerful but more insidious attachment that happens in our inner lives – attachment to our thoughts, our acquired knowledge and ...
Views: 1461(5 votes) - How to Build Self Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Willie HortonDo you ever suffer from low self esteem? The Oxford English Dictionary defines “self esteem” as confidence in you own worth or abilities. So let me ask the same question a different way - do you ever doubt yourself or question your abilities? Because, if you do ever question your own value or ...
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